Lowell Kleinmeyer

LOWELL GENE KLEINMEYER

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Lowell Gene Kleinmeyer, 68, lost a seven-year battle with renal cell carcinoma on Sunday, July 4, 2021, surrounded by his family at home. He fought like a true Marine until the end.

Lowell was born April 21, 1953, in Williamsburg, Iowa, to Edwin and Dolores (Sandersfeld) Kleinmeyer. He graduated from Amana High School and enlisted in

the Marines. He was a member of the Color Guard and served as a military policeman and drug dog handler in Yuma, Ariz., until 1975. Lowell worked 28 years at Williamsburg Manufacturing and another nine for Martinrea in various managerial roles. He married the love of his life, Joan Stahl, on Dec. 20, 1975. They were blessed with three daughters, Holly, Jenny and Kaytee. He was a devoted husband, father, father-in-law and his favorite role of Papa to his two granddaughters.

Lowell was a faithful member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Williamsburg, where he served on various committees. He was an avid Hawkeye Wrestling fan, touting that he attended wrestling matches before Carver was even built. Lowell enjoyed spreading Christmas cheer, spending time at the Lake of the Ozarks or traveling internationally, especially with his mother-in-law, Alice, and sister-in-law, Jan. He enjoyed spending time with his family, playing golf, racquetball, fishing and volunteering on the Williamsburg Booster Club leading many school projects and basketball tournaments. Lowell loved a meticulous lawn and playing frisbee with his dogs. Lowell will be missed for his homemade ice cream, sparkling blue eyes, sense of humor and mischievous smile.

Lowell is survived by his beloved wife, Joan; his three daughters, Holly Kleinmeyer, Jenny Kleinmeyer and Kaytee (Geoffrey) Knoop; and two granddaughters, Adelaide and Madeline Knoop. He is also survived by his daughter, Mindy (Ken) Bratz, Chloe Cordle and Hunter Adams; his mother, Dolores; siblings Tim Kleinmeyer, Barb (Chuck) Granger and Dennis Kleinmeyer; his in laws, Jan (Steve) Slaymaker, Jeanie (Russ) Kisling, Doug (Jodi) Stahl, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, mother and father-in-law, Jim and Alice Prince; and sister-in-law, Susie Williams.

A Celebration of Life service will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 9, at St. Paul United Methodist Church in Williamsburg. Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Powell Funeral Home in Williamsburg. Burial will be at Pilot Grove Cemetery near Williamsburg with military rites by Iburg Poulson VFW Post No. 8797 of Williamsburg. A general memorial has been established. Messages and tributes may be directed to www.powellfuneralhomes.com.

The family would like to thank Dr. Champion and Dr. Ekroth of Mercy Iowa City and the Oncology Team at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics for exceptional care and compassion they have shown throughout this journey.

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